data wheel reinforcement technique with pic

didnt nym replace a data wheel with a 3rd party part sometime in the past? where is he? i couldnt find it in a search...

are you thinking of the actual data encoder or the wheel it self? cause nym has an aluminum wheel if i remember correctly. but i cant imagine why an alternative encoder couldnt be applied. the encoder itself is a pretty universal part. its just the size and pin location that makes the difference. but i have thought about ordering a 2kxl encoder just to see if i could retro it in.

i actually fixed the problem and found a way to avoid problems in the future...





thats 4 layers of the foam tape topped with felt padding. now the data wheel is supported evenly on all sides. this way theres no chance of the encoder wearing out because of uneven pressure. it feels MUCH more solid too.

Thats whats up! I'm psyched to try this. If it gets rid of the wobbles but doesn't add friction, this is a huge fix...

it totally does. i dont know why i didnt think of it before.

im just going to install a xl encoder in mine. but that looks solid.

care to comment on this nym?

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so elevated, hows that werkin fer yas?

Nada yet, I'm waiting til next week when I gotta crack open the MP again... I'm hyped though, between this trick and the silicone pads it's gonna be a solid little 1000.

i think this is a great idea.

question: do you feel like it's at all harder/less smooth to spin the wheel?
i did something similar but i used a less pliant material (your foam tape is a good idea i think, allows for the side to side wobble) and it made it more difficult to use. in the end i'm just back to the original setup.

Nym wrote:i think this is a great idea.

question: do you feel like it's at all harder/less smooth to spin the wheel?
i did something similar but i used a less pliant material (your foam tape is a good idea i think, allows for the side to side wobble) and it made it more difficult to use. in the end i'm just back to the original setup.

yeah the foam tape allows a little give. it feels supple yet firm. the wheel fits tight on the spindle so you have to adjust it upwards somewhat so it doesnt rub on the felt too hard. i would say that the motion is a little stiffer than stock but not much. and the wobble is minimized. it doesnt feel like its gonna break off or wear out fast.

very nice... i've been thinkin about something like this to but with a circularpadding
im gonna implement this next time i take the mpc apart....
good posting!

thats right. keep em commin. i know its genius isnt it? dont be shy! tell me you love it. whos ya daddy?

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